Kreuzfahrt-Reiseberichte

Transatlantik 2006 -  Barcelona - Miami

Review - Transatlantic Cruise 2006 with the Voyager of the Seas



Our fellow passengers: All in all 2,741 passengers were onboard this huge ship, with--of course the majority--1,025 passengers from the USA, followed by 614 British and 386 German passengers, 199 from Spain, 122 from Canada and 115 from The Netherlands. The remainder were people from 36 other nations, from Argentina to the Ukraine. 1,200 of all passengers were repeaters.
Weather: Barcelona: about 20 °C and sunshine.
First day at sea: almost the same temperatures, but with increasing wind and more and higher waves. Lisbon: The decks were closed in the morning, we had stronger winds, and it was too dangerous outside. It got better in the afternoon after our midday arrival in Lisbon, the sun came out now and then, and temperatures were about 18 °C.
Second day at sea: On our way to the island of Madeira the weather was mixed, high waves of up to 12-15 feet, and temperature about 17 °C. The weather in Madeira was also mixed, but with more sunshine and higher temperatures of about 20 °C.
The next and all the following sea days brought constantly increasing temperatures between 23 and 27 °C, you could stay outside, sit in a deck chair, and enjoy the fresh sea breeze.
Additional costs: Shuttle bus tickets in Lisbon and Funchal were 4 $ one way, i.e., for 2 persons, both ports, both directions a total of 32 $. At least in Funchal the centrum is in about 20 minutes walking distance. Cable car in Funchal up to Monte Mountain: for both directions per person 14,50 €, and the beautiful ride of about 15 minutes is worth the money. Combination ticket including entrance fee for the Botanical Garden and a museum, 22 € per person.
Internet costs: 50 cent per minute, Gold Members get a 5 $ coupon, Platinum Members a 7.50 $ coupon.
Soda package: per person and day 6 $ plus 15 % service charge. You have to buy the package for the whole cruise, even if you buy it on the second day, you have to pay for the first day.
Rent a Smoking: 85 $, with shoes 97 $, sizes up to XXXL are available.




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